Objective

To serve in a senior management role within a dynamic and progressive organisation where my strengths and experience in problem solving and leading change would contribute to the strategic direction of the company.

Professional Profile

Over 8 years as a British Army Officer has produced an exceptional senior manager with experience of developing and motivating others in the most arduous of situations. A proactive individual with a logical approach to challenges. This manifests itself in the ability to prioritise and anticipate problems in a fluid, highly pressurised working environment. A proven record of managing projects (PRINCE2 Practitioner pending) from conception through to successful completion; coordinating, organising and developing them whilst maintaining strong interpersonal relations with colleagues and outside agencies. A determined, confident and self disciplined leader with strengths lying in human resources and project management.

Educated to a Doctorate level, now seeking a role as a General Manager or Director of Operations, any industry. Twenty years experience in driving complex Organizational Changes Management Strategies in Operations, New Product Development Programmes and £1.5m-£20m Capital Projects within world-class blue chip fast moving environment. Extensive experience of leading operations and turnarounds in UK and USA achieving 20%-30% productivity and ROC improvements. A highly focused individual, offering significant strategic management and tatical experience, strong trouble shooting hard and soft skills, with a proven ability to implement innovative solutions and optimization of resources.

A versatile and pro-active Senior Manager with 25 years of experience in both multi-national and SME businesses including marketing, sales and general management in the business to business sector. An excellent communicator and team leader with a proven track record for getting the job done. Results orientated with and profit focused with a proven track record of business success.

* Strategic and project analysis and evaluation
* Initiating, co-ordinating and managing multi-function teams
* Defining market opportunities and delivering a commercial solution.
* Persuasive and motivational leadership to ensure targets are achieved or exceeded.

A qualified chartered accountant with over twelve years experience in the Transport, Service and Distribution sectors. I am looking for a senior commercial role in a forward-looking organisation (ideally in or around the East Midlands or Yorkshire area but would relocate)where I can use my strengths in contract control, financial management and project management to contribute to its success. My achievements include:

* Planning and organising projects to improve and transform processes and systems.
* Leading and co-ordinating teams and individuals within and outside of the finance function
* Analysing information and financial modelling
* Managing structural/organisational change
* Application of my commercial outlook to the financial management of the company
* Developing other memebers of staff to achieve their true potential.